MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear rear silencer exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing, polished (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear rear silencer exhaust in poor condition
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working, repaired (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight rust l/h front suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear slight rust r/h rear bodyseal
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing, polished (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight rust l/h front suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear slight rust r/h rear bodyseal
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear seat lower pin/catch missing backrest secure in upright position
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface corrosion to suspension and brake components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens misted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens misted (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front fog lamp broken
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear bands (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear seat lower pin/catch missing backrest secure in upright position
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight drag from rear brakes may need attention soon
surface corrosion to suspension and brake components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
child seat base fitted nsr
osf fog lamp damaged
pin for latch missing osr seat
play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 h 14 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
child seat base fitted nsr
nsr brake slight bind
osf fog lamp damaged
pin for latch missing osr seat
play in steering rack inner joints
2l oil used
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsr tyre has edge wear
2l oil used
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsr tyre has edge wear
various minor chips in screen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
O/S/F Fog light lens damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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VX53 NPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 NPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VX53 NPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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